As a marketing manager, I’m always on the lookout for information and education that I think would be worthwhile to share with our manufacturing customers. I scour the web every day to be able to share information from experts that can make your manufacturing run smoother and even make our own manufacturing line better.
Today, I’ve pulled together the most popular industrial manufacturing blogs for you to peruse. As a manufacturer ourselves, these are the blogs that we know help us— and they can help you too.
The Shopfloor Blog
This blog is self described as a manufacturing blog reporting on manufacturing policy and politics. It’s the official blog released by the National Association of Manufacturers, providing up-to-the-minute insight on policy issues such as energy, health care, trade, legal reform and regulation.
Information found on this blog will help you connect and stay updated on key policy issues affecting the industry.
Manufacturing.Net Blog
Manufacturing.net describes themselves as the leading source for manufacturing and product development news. Their blog articles are full of information and commentary that will relate to any manufacturer.
For any manufacturing professional, this blog is a must-read.
Visit the Manufacturing.Net Blog
Manufacturing Innovation Blog
This blog is created by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), who works with small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers to help them create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money.
Their blog covers topics like Advanced Manufacturing, Data & Trends, Export, Finance, Innovation, Sustainability, Competitiveness and Workforce.
As a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce, MEP offers its clients a wealth of unique and effective resources centered on five critical areas: technology acceleration, supplier development, sustainability, workforce and continuous improvement.
Visit the Manufacturing Innovation Blog
Manufacturing Outlook Blog
Produced by MAPI, this blog focuses on the economic look at the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) is a member organization focused on building strong leadership within manufacturing, and driving the growth, profitability, and stature of global manufacturers.
Visit the Manufacturing Outlook Blog
Manufacture This | The Blog of the Alliance for American Manufacturing
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) is a non-profit, formed by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers. Their goal is to strengthen American manufacturing and create new private-sector jobs through smart public policies.
Their blog regularly releases information on the American manufacturing industry and issues that affect it.
Visit The Manufacture This Blog
Cerasis Blog
This blog is a new personal favorite of mine. Cerasis is a logistics and freight company, but the industry information that they provide is spot on. Their blog features lots of different authors who speak on topics like Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, Supply Chain and Freight Management.
I’d highly recommend them— they are a daily read for me.
ThomasNet Blog - Industry Market Trends (IMT)
ThomasNet is a networking platform helping industrial manufacturers discover qualified suppliers and source products and ingredients. Their blog speaks to industry trends and news in the manufacturing industry. Simple and straightforward, this blog is updated often and is a great addition to your inbox.
Visit the Industry Market Trends Blog
If you’re into marketing, they also have an inbound marketing industrial blog which is good.
Visit the ThomasNet Marketing Blog
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Come back later this week and read our favorite food and beverage manufacturing blogs— if your production team wants more specific information for your industry, these will be just what you’re looking for!
Do you have a blog that you subscribe to and love? Share it in the comments below! We all want to know (and follow them too).
Topics: Food Manufacturing
